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Author: Kirk Sheppard

FRINGE REVIEW: The MILF Also Rises - NOT TO BE MISSED
Jun 2

FRINGE REVIEW: The MILF Also Rises – NOT TO BE MISSED

Jennifer Joplin explodes into the Art Academy classroom, which serves as the performance space for her solo show, THE MILF ALSO RISES.  She’s lost weight since I saw…

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FRINGE REVIEW: SUFFER Fools
Jun 2

FRINGE REVIEW: SUFFER Fools

I’ll be honest; I was hoping for a bit more of a straightforward narrative from this show. After all, the shows I’ve seen from Homegrown Theatre in the…

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FRINGE REVIEW: The Devil on the Wall or, That Time I Got Kidnapped
Jun 2

FRINGE REVIEW: The Devil on the Wall or, That Time I Got Kidnapped

There’s a fine line between solo performance pieces and standup comedy – and it’s not well defined.  It’s especially difficult to navigate for comedians, I think.  Jamie Campbell…

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PREVIEW: 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival
May 26May 26

PREVIEW: 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival

It’s almost Fringemas and that means it’s time to preview and highlight what should be some of the most unique and highest quality shows offered at the annual…

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REVIEW: Association of Controlled Dreamers
Apr 30Apr 30

REVIEW: Association of Controlled Dreamers

I love a good new work, especially one that is contemporary and serves its purpose well.  ASSOCIATION OF CONTROLLED DREAMERS was the final Studio play this year and…

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REVIEW: Skeleton Crew
Apr 18

REVIEW: Skeleton Crew

The highly anticipated production of Dominique Morriseau’s SKELETON CREW opened Wednesday night at Ensemble Cincinnati.  Here’s a synopsis: “Times are tough in 2008 Detroit as a hundred-year-old industry…

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REVIEW: Yeast Nation
Apr 6Apr 6

REVIEW: Yeast Nation

When I first heard that CCM was producing a show called YEAST NATION, set in 30 Billion B.C., about a bunch of cells . . . well, honestly…

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"Company" Comes Full Circle at Xavier University
Apr 4Apr 4

“Company” Comes Full Circle at Xavier University

Xavier University’s Theatre Department will open COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim next Friday.  The show, has a couple of Cincinnati connections. In 2007, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park won…

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Full Circle: A Story of Mentorship and Collaboration
Mar 31

Full Circle: A Story of Mentorship and Collaboration

Last Friday, I was lucky to be invited to a special performance at CCM of an independent study project by graduating senior Zack Triska, directed by Vincent DeGeorge.  Triska has…

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REVIEW: The Thanksgiving Play
Mar 30Mar 30

REVIEW: The Thanksgiving Play

Have ever known someone who is so sincere in their beliefs that you really want to get behind them . . . but because they are so passionate…

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About Kirk

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard is a professional counselor, photographer, playwright, magician, musician, comedian, blogger, theme park enthusiast, theatre advocate and retired professional wrestling personality.

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